The meeting between Fahd Sindi, the president of Al-Ittihad Club, and the French star Karim Benzema, the striker and captain of the first football team, witnessed clear tension and anger from the player. This occurred during the discussion about renewing his contract with the club in the upcoming period.

According to reports, Karim Benzema refused to accompany the Al-Ittihad team delegation to Al-Ahsa to face Al-Fateh, after leaving angrily from a meeting with Fahd Sandi and the head of the recruitment committee, Manuel, following negotiations regarding the extension of his contract for two seasons.

The media personality Mohammed Al-Bukiri mentioned on his social media account "X" that Karim Benzema's anger stems from the change in the management of Al-Ittihad Club and their previous promises regarding the financial value of his contract renewal, which surprised the player and caused his great dissatisfaction.

The French star considered the offer presented to be unworthy of his great history and does not reflect his status as one of the best players in the world two seasons ago, in addition to his crucial contribution to the union's victory in the league and cup titles last season. This could cast a shadow on the future relationship between the two parties.